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House roll call 96 · 30th Congress · Mar 23, 1848

To amend resolution awarding $138 to the widow of john hernbeck as pay and mileage as a member of the house, by adding $500, the usual expense of the burial of

On Mar 23, 1848, the House voted 73–88. Result: failed. By party: Others 61–21, Democrats 11–67, Independents 1–0. 11 members voted against their own party.

During the 30th Congress (1847–1848), James K. Polk was president.

Yes
73
No
88
Did not vote
75
Date
Mar 23, 1848

By party

  • Others61 yes · 21 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 67 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend resolution awarding $138 to the…: House Vote, Mar 23, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-96/to-amend-resolution-awarding-138-to-the-widow-of (accessed 2026-10-17).